- 1. In what era did Chikamatsu Monzaemon live?
A) Heian period
B) Meiji period
C) Edo period
D) Taisho period
- 2. What traditional Japanese theatrical art form is closely associated with Chikamatsu Monogatari?
A) Bunraku
B) Kabuki
C) Kyogen
D) Noh
- 3. How were Chikamatsu Monogatari performances typically portrayed?
A) Live actors
B) Puppets
C) Body movements
D) Shadow puppets
- 4. Which of the following is a key characteristic of Joruri?
A) No dialogue
B) Silent performances
C) Acrobatics
D) Musical accompaniment
- 5. What is the name of the female narrator in Joruri performances?
A) Tayu
B) Joruri
C) Noh
D) Kabuki
- 6. What is the primary language of Chikamatsu Monogatari performances?
A) Japanese
B) Latin
C) Chinese
D) English
- 7. In what year did Chikamatsu Monzaemon pass away?
A) 1802
B) 1750
C) 1725
D) 1676
- 8. Which of the following is a common emotion portrayed in Chikamatsu Monogatari?
A) Joy
B) Surprise
C) Anger
D) Sorrow
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